t is hard to imagine Canneswas once a sleepy fishingwhen you consider how manyHollywood stars come to poseon and around the yachts, whichnow fill its harbor. Cannes’transformation into a luxury destination beganin the 1830s, when British noblemen choseit as their winter vacation spot. The city’sinfrastructure developed even further whenthe world-famous film festival was created in

1946 to rival Venice’s. It’s no wonder Cannes
attracts 3 million visitors every year: Within
eight square miles, you can get your fill of stunning views, high-end hotels and boutiques and
restaurants, making it the perfect destination
for both business travelers and pleasure seekers.

EXPLOREQuintessentialCannesHome to the most glamorous movie festival in the world,Cannes is surprisingly authentic underneath all the bling.